BEND, OR -- The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities has accredited COCC for a term of seven years, the maximum period possible. Director of Communications Jennifer Kovitz says this process was uniquely challenging because of this year’s virtual visit. After commending COCC for strengths from their strategic use of technology to enhance communication to their high level of engagement during a pandemic, they’ve made four recommendations for improvement. Kovitz says they’re confident they will have addressed and presented the improvements long before the 7 year term is up.